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Burley Manor
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National Register of Historic Places

Burley Manor

Berlin’s first place on the National RegisterListed Jul 7, 1974; only 220 of Maryland’s 1,581 listings are older
FederalListed 1974Berlin
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Burley Manor

Burley Manor, at 3 S. Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 7, 1974: the first place in Berlin to be listed. Only 220 of Maryland’s 1,581 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 204 other Maryland listings. The listing covers 4 acres.

What it isListed on the National Register of Historic Places in Maryland. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 25 MB · National Archives↗
Visit

Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

3 S. Main St., Berlin · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Burley ManorStart here
  2. 2Berlin Commercial DistrictCommercial · 0.4 mi on
Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BMerry SherwoodItalianate1 miBCaleb's DiscoveryBuilding1.1 mi
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Federal style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.

Simpson's Grove3.2 mi away
Mansion House12.4 mi away
Chanceford14 mi away

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Questions about Burley Manor

Is Burley Manor on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jul 7, 1974 (Register number 74000979).

Is Burley Manor a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Maryland has 71 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Burley Manor?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Burley Manor?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 106778631 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.